Despite a high demand for highly skilled executives across the board many of these would be executives rule themselves out of an appointment by making fundamental mistakes.Madge Gibson from Jack Hammer Executive Headhunters explains.

In response to the lack of career guidance for high school learners across South Africa, Nedbank is investing more than R 5million towards its 2012 My Future My Career programme which will benefit more than 40 000 grade 9-12 learners from underprivileged communities across the country.

What does every student or prospective job seeker living in the 21st century need to know? According to senior executives and work readiness programmes there are seven skills that will ensure that you achieve success in your career.

So you’ve slogged it out for four years at varsity earning your computer science degree and can’t wait to get out there and make a name for yourself as a hot new software developer? Great, but there are a few tricks of the trade you need to be aware of to ensure all that hard work pays off.

The demand for medical professionals is drawing the attention of promising young talent but what does a career in nursing entail? Taking care of the sick and terminally ill requires a well-informed mind, a kind heart and a strong stomach.

Sales strategist Jill Konrath speaks about what employers want from job candidates, how to avoid the biggest mistakes unemployed people are making while maintaining vitality during the job search period. Read these tips and learn how to stand out from the crowd.

The new Fellowship Scholarship programme by Allan Gray Orbis Foundation aims to develop entrepreneurial-minded first year university students into 'future high growth entrepreneurial leaders' and includes comprehensive financial support, amongst other benefits.

A good reference can tip the scales during the interviewing process yet many candidates overlook the importance of solid references. Career coach Catherine Breet-Byers tells applicants how to protect, prepare and leverage referees to secure the job.

Are you intimidated by panel interviews? Then it might surprise you that ‘the judges probably aren’t very excited to be there either’ says recruitment consultant Peggy Mckee. Discover the truth about the interview room and follow Mckee’s practical and refreshing advice and ace your next interview.

Are recruitment agencies the solution to your unemployment woes? Follow these guidelines when approaching a recruitment company to make the most of your job search and improve your chances of getting that perfect job.

When resiging be sure to exit your job with grace cautions recruitment consultant Niteske Marshall, warning that those who fail to leave their managers or collegues on good terms may suffer later, especially in South Africa 'where industries tend to be smaller and people often work within the same sector for many years.'

A well-written CV is brief, factual, relevant and free of errors and gimmicks and with such high levels of competition in the job market today your CV is your ticket to the job of your dreams.

Potential employers are looking for more than just an impressive CV. Displaying a positive attitude in the midst of staggering unemployment levels and economic instability will set you apart from other job seekers; here HR specialist Patricia Frame speaks about how to remain upbeat during your job search.

Is your career on track? Through a successful career planning strategy and constant revision of that strategy you can achieve your career goals. According to the experts 'the great heights you wish to reach are not entirely out of your hands'.

A successful interview is determined long before an applicant enters the interview room. If you are struggling to put your best foot forward during your interviews use these tips to sharpen your preparation process and approach your next interview with confidence.

Unemployment has been at the forefront of the nation’s concerns as few have escaped the devastating effects, bearing witness either through personal experience, or family and friends to the tragedy it brings. Dr Phil shares some of Brad Karsh’s insider tips on how to find jobs, network successfully, redesign resumes, and penetrate the market after a hiatus.

One thing the general public can be sure of when it comes to finding or retaining employment is that there are no guarantees in the current unstable economic landscape. A university degree no longer holds the security and promise it once did, and individuals are now considering alternative methods to ‘making a living’, but is entrepreneurship the answer?

In preparation for the summer season the City of Cape Town’s Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department has committed to recruiting and training up to 300 temporary lifegaurds to monitor the 36 public swimming pools across the city during the festive season.

Job security, success and building a better future are all things that people desire. But how do we attain this lifestyle? Here are a few points to consider in order to foster career and personal growth.

The January 2011 report from Solidarity predicts that 60% of matriculants will not find employment; in addition many students cannot afford tertiary education and those who can have to fight for their place as universities battle to accommodate applicants. So what are the prospects for unskilled school leavers and inexperienced graduates?